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Assessment · RTO 45156 · CRICOS 03981M

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Already have the skills? RPL assesses the experience you have gained at work or in life against a qualification — so you are recognised for what you can already do, and only train for what you can’t.

What RPL is

Recognition for the skills you already have

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a genuine assessment. If your evidence meets the standard, those units are recognised. Where it doesn’t, we tell you honestly what gap training is needed. RPL is available for every qualification we offer, and you can ask about it before you enrol.

RPL is
An assessment of the skills and knowledge you already have.
A way to have units recognised without repeating training you don't need.
Held to the same standard as every other assessment we run.
RPL is not
Not a guarantee — a qualified assessor makes the decision on your evidence.
Not a shortcut — you provide genuine evidence of your experience.
Not automatic — where evidence falls short of a unit, gap training is needed.
The pathway

Eight steps, start to finish

Here is the whole journey, so you know what to expect. We don’t promise a fixed turnaround — your assessor gives you a realistic estimate once your application is in.

1
EnquiryAdmissions
You tell us the qualification you are interested in and a little about your work history. We advise honestly whether RPL suits your situation, or whether another pathway fits you better.
2
RPL kit and pre-assessmentAdmissions
If RPL looks like a fit, we send you the RPL kit — the application form with a unit-by-unit self-assessment, the evidence guide, and a summary of the process. RPL fees apply and are set out in the kit.
3
Application received and assessor allocatedAdmissions
You submit your application and evidence portfolio. We confirm your USI and signed agreement, give you an application reference, and allocate a qualified assessor.
4
Evidence mappingRPL Assessor
Your assessor maps your evidence against each unit of competency. Where evidence does not fully cover a unit, the assessor tells you what else is needed — gaps are normal, not a failure.
5
Competency conversation and verificationRPL Assessor
You talk your assessor through how you have done the work in practice. With your consent, we may contact a workplace referee to verify your experience.
6
Assessment decisionRPL Assessor
Your assessor judges your evidence against the required standard — the same standard applied to every learner — using the Rules of Evidence: valid, sufficient, authentic and current.
7
Moderation and quality checkAcademic Head
The decision and its recorded reasons are checked to make sure the assessment is fair, consistent and properly documented before an outcome is issued.
8
Outcome and certificationAcademic Head
You receive a written outcome. Where units are recognised, certification documentation is issued. Where gap training is needed, you receive a written plan. You have the right to appeal any decision.
Outcomes & your rights

Every outcome is honest — and appealable

An RPL assessment has three possible outcomes. Whatever the result, you have the right to appeal.

Fully recognised
You are assessed competent in all units. Your certification documentation is issued and we contact you about collection.
Partly recognised
Some units are recognised now. You receive a Statement of Attainment for those, plus a written gap-training plan for the rest, with its timeline and any fees.
Not recognised this time
The evidence available was not enough to recognise the units against the required standard. This reflects the evidence assessed, not your ability — you can enrol in the training pathway, and fees are handled per our refund policy.
Your right to appeal

If you disagree with any assessment decision, you can appeal under our Complaints and Appeals Policy. Your appeal is reviewed by a person not involved in the original decision, and it is at no cost to you. We also offer language, literacy and numeracy support and reasonable adjustments — just ask.

Student reviews

What ourgraduates say

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0
“Studying at ALIT was a turning point in my career. The hands-on training and industry-experienced trainers gave me the confidence to succeed in the security industry.
James T. Security Services Graduate

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